The 23-year-old Portugal international - who was also named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year - topped the poll of journalists ahead of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Portsmouth goalkeeper David James.
Ronaldo, who also won the accolade last season, netted an outstanding 41 goals during the regular season, including 31 in the Premier League as United beat Chelsea to the title.
The two clubs go head to head in the Champions League final in Moscow next week, and both managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Avram Grant were at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on Thursday evening to see the brilliant winger presented with his trophy.
Ronaldo maintained he had every intention of bettering his performance next season.
Following a tribute from former Manchester United and England midfielder Bobby Charlton, Ronaldo said: "I am very happy to win this award. It is very important for me to win again, but most important is the collective awards (of the team).
"I am still going to want to win more, to carry on like this, I will not stop because I have these two awards.
"Next season I will try to do my best again.
"I have improved every season and will try to improve next season.
"I am enjoying my football, and want to carry on."
CArlmak said
10:29 05/16 2008
if he can do the same next season....i wil b realy impresd
STUWY77 said
13:20 05/16 2008
it a go be hard fi follow this season's run still.
Keneilb said
14:12 05/16 2008
deh guy yah more complete dan eva b4 if im can keep up dis level next season & beyond den.......
-- Edited by Keneilb at 15:13, 2008-05-16
***DK*** said
14:13 05/16 2008
well CR7 great balla...needs 2 put down sum lil stuf he does still...diving dis year wasnt dat bad
K17 said
15:11 05/16 2008
bout divin look pon arsenal man dem u see da one deh cesc a balerina dat enuh but ronaldo nuh dive through di man suh fast any likkle touch wud f*k up his momentum u zimmie lolololand him fall but annno div him dive dk look pan man like drogba
up2 said
17:08 05/16 2008
yow 1 diva deh a asrenal an d eboue..him nuh good.
would love to c him better this yr though as that would b something great
The Reds winger, 23, collected the prestigious award voted for by the Football Writers' Association at a gala dinner in London on Thursday night.
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The 23-year-old Portugal international - who was also named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year - topped the poll of journalists ahead of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Portsmouth goalkeeper David James.
Ronaldo, who also won the accolade last season, netted an outstanding 41 goals during the regular season, including 31 in the Premier League as United beat Chelsea to the title.
The two clubs go head to head in the Champions League final in Moscow next week, and both managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Avram Grant were at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on Thursday evening to see the brilliant winger presented with his trophy.
Ronaldo maintained he had every intention of bettering his performance next season.
Following a tribute from former Manchester United and England midfielder Bobby Charlton, Ronaldo said: "I am very happy to win this award. It is very important for me to win again, but most important is the collective awards (of the team).
"I am still going to want to win more, to carry on like this, I will not stop because I have these two awards.
"Next season I will try to do my best again.
"I have improved every season and will try to improve next season.
"I am enjoying my football, and want to carry on."
-- Edited by Keneilb at 15:13, 2008-05-16